the parish communities of st. helena and holy family
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THE PARISH COMMUNITIES OF
ST. HELENA AND HOLY FAMILY
210 Primo Avenue, Sherrill, NY 13461
www.st-helenas.org • [email protected]
4352 Peterboro St., P.O. Box 988
Vernon, NY 13476
Rev. William A. Mesmer, Pastor
Deacon Elbert Niles, Pastoral Associate
Mary LaForest, Director of Faith Formation
Deb Cook, Par ish Secretary
Amy Surrette, Music Ministry
Marie Scanlon, Par ish Bookkeeper
John & Laurie Barron, Maintenance
Norm Denny, Trustee
Sue McIntyre, Trustee
Deb Cook, Youth Minister
TELEPHONES / CONTACTS
Rectory Office-Mon.-Fri.-9AM-2PM ............... 363-3882
Faith Formation Office ...................................... 361-1566
Religious Education ......................... www.st-helenas.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend Liturgies: Saturday- 4:30PM
Sunday – 10:45AM
Daily Mass: 9:00AM –Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Funerals @ Either Parish Cancel Daily Mass
Check Bulletin weekly
Rev. William A. Mesmer, Pastor
Deacon Elbert Niles, Pastoral Associate
Mary LaForest, Director of Faith Formation
/Parish Minister Deb Cook, Par ish Secretary
Bonnie Sliker – Music Ministry
Marie Scanlon, Par ish Bookkeeper
Anne Willson, Maintenance
Jim Pekola, Trustee
Douglas Willson, Trustee, Pastoral Council Chair
Deb Cook, Youth Minister
TELEPHONES
Parish Center-Mon.-Fri.-9:30AM-12:30PM .. 829-3295
Floyd E. Booth Church Center ...................... 829-2820
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend Liturgy: Sunday – 8:45AM
Daily Mass: 9:00AM – Mondays & Fridays
Funerals @ Either Parish Cancel Daily Mass
Check Bulletin weekly
Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact Pastor .
Sacrament of Matrimony: Friday afternoon or evening. Saturday: 11:00AM or 2:00PM
Please contact Pastor 6 months in advance
Sacrament of Reconciliation: St. Helena’s Saturdays 3:30-4:00PM. Holy Family Monthly - Please check bulletin
Hospitalized or shut-in: Please contact Par ish. Hospitals cannot inform us if a loved one is ill.
Parish Membership: Welcome to all new families and individuals. Please contact the Parish Offices. We will send you a Parish Registration form. Your parish needs your financial support. Please consider participation by receiving church envelopes.
Page Two St. Helena’s, Sherrill/Church of the Holy Family, Vernon
Masses for the Week
SATURDAY, February 6, 2016 St. Paul Miki
4:30PM (SH) Margaret Rosbrook - Catholic Daughters 1250
SUNDAY, February 7, 2016
8:45AM (HF) Shari Labuz– Jeanne & DJ Allen
Chet & Margaret Golowski - Niece Kathryn
10:45AM (SH) Madeline Loucy Iles– Mackin Family
John Upfold, Jr. - Family
MONDAY, February 8, 2016
9:00AM (HF) All Souls Intentions—Parishioners
TUESDAY, February 9, 2016
9:00AM (SH) Anne Serth– David & Sue laLonde
WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2016 ASH WEDNESDAY
(ashes distributed during masses)
9:00AM (SH) No Intentions
7:00PM (HF) No Intentions
THURSDAY, February 11, 2016
NO MASS
FRIDAY, February 12, 2016
9:00AM (HF) Georgine Calvert– Carol McKinzie
7:00PM (SH) Stations & Benediction
SATURDAY, February 13, 2016
4:30PM (SH) Sue Garner– Jim & Maureen O’Hara
Dorothy Schrilla- (Anniv) Dick McKenna
SUNDAY, February 14, 2016
8:45AM (HF) Ed Pekola– Kevin & Carol Beecher
Jeff Topi—Dave Leonard
Tim Garner— Jim & Karen Pekola
Bill Reese—Grace Reese
10:45AM (SH) Yvette & Don Tourville—Jim & Maureen
O’Hara
Weekly Offering
ST. HELENA’S January 31, 2016
Regular .................................................................... $2,763.00
E-Donations ............................................................... $500.00
TOTAL .................................................................. $3,263.00
HOLY FAMILY January 31, 2016
Regular .................................................................... $2,579.00
E-Donations ................................................................. $65.00
TOTAL .................................................................. $2,644.00
Debt Reuction ………………………………………..$30.00
Weekly Readings For The Week of February 7, 2016
Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-5, 7-8/1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11
Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-10/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3-5, 10-11/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Ps 51:3-6, 12-14, 17/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32
Next Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-15/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13
Pray for the Sick
OF ST. HELENA’S: Helen Blaser, Tammy LaBude, Ann & Stanley Durant, Marty Durant, Cindy Thomas, Carol Sweet Bevilacqua, Amy Gowans John Bovi, Dorothy & Andrew Knapik, Roman Guider, Jean Rafte, Michael Mumford, Chuck McIntyre, Alfred Burton, Nick Castillo, Tyson Fowler, Christy Gardner, Emily Simmons, Joan Relyea, Kristian Moffet, Jim Crowley, Jamie Powell Jones, Mary Lynn Brown, Ann Ochenkoski, Austin Drake, Stefanie Iram, Sidney Thirumulpad, Bill Joslin, Steve Huml, Vicki Stevens, Millie Yeman, Jan Nelson, Cindy Finley, Nora Falks, Bishop J. Moynihan, Michelle Barford, Theresa Szczyt, Bertha Sweirat, Carol Bartorillo, Rich Wojdyla, Mary Smith, Tarrin Canty, Flora Woodcock, Pam Dutchick, Richie King, Dominic Rice, Ethel Thomas, Gordon Gladden, Scott & Maryanne Debbold
OF HOLY FAMILY: Grace Reese, Charlotte Banas, Ronald Lather, Jimmy Faulkner, Denise Beasock, Angie DePaul, Jim Jednak, Lucille Decker, Rebecca Schultz, Danny Brown, Christine Ionza Randall, Tim Kasunic, Mark Radlowski, Dede Lanz, Barb Moore, Joni Brown Ingerham, Kathy Buczek, DeLores Faulkner, Michael DeNova, Christina Hohen, Sue Craft, Daniel Warren, Tom Vermulen, Susanne Dey, Marcia Janowski, Rita Seamon, J. B. Cook, Jeanne Ellis, Barbara Decker, Boyd Ellis, Mary Daly, Harriet Colton, Laurel Hopkins, Angella Colon, Liz LaGoy, Abby Wintersteen, Jane Congdon, Lindsie Peters, Adilynn Fusillo, Martha Collins, Deb Evans, Mary Edmunds, Linda Richards, Vickie LaGoy Cahill, Barbara Anderson, Gennaro Rucci, Jr., Esther Rucci Ragusa, Mary Anne Baker, Patricia Fleming, Robert Tyler, Jr., Grace & Bill Daly, Gabriel Bell, Maggie Boice, Carolyn Rowan, Helen Frank, Ken Reese, Eleanore LaManque, Jamie Hubbard, Gwen Lallier
FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN: Chris Crane, Michael Davies, Patrick O’Hara, Scott Kennett, Aaron & Lukas Colclough, Ethan Usborne, Tom Grogan, Brian Carney, Brendon, Kevin & Tim Fitzgerald, Chris Olmstead, Jessie Wenhem, Michael Colmey, Brian Buckwalter
NEXT WEEKS MINISTERS ST. HELENA’S Saturday, February 13, 2016, 4:30 PM (L) Paul Haley; (EM) Jim Burton, Sue McIntyre, Joann Mumford (AS) Addy Szczerba, Olivia Burlingham Sunday, February 14, 2016, 10:45 AM (L) Emily Nelson; (EM) Dave & Marj Hawthorne, Bob Eggleston (AS) Angelo Zumpano, Colleen English Children’s Lector— Patricia English; Chaperone– Colleen English HOLY FAMILY Sunday, February 14, 2016, 8:45 AM (L) Matt DePaul; (EM) Chris Crane, Joe Kowaleski (AS) Sara Brown, Grace Dam Children’s Lectors— Cali Slawiak, Alina Janowski, Kayleigh DePaul, Mya Slawiak, Allison Donnelly
“At times we are called to gaze even more attentively on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of the Father’s action in our lives.” Pope Francis
Page Three February 7, 2016 St. Helena’s, Sherrill/Church of the Holy Family, Vernon
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISHES
ST. HELENA’S
Sunday (Feb. 7) -6:30-8:00PM - NO CLASSES Grades 9th & 10th
-6:30-8:00PM— NO EDGE Grades 7th & 8th Tuesday (Feb. 9) -8:00-8:50AM—Faith Formation Grades 1-6
Wednesday (Feb. 10) -9:00AM Mass—Ashes distributed during mass. Friday (Feb. 12) -7:00PM—Stations of the Cross & Benediction
Saturday (Feb.13) -4:30PM—RICA meets for Mass “Rite of Sending”
Sunday (Feb. 14) NO CLASSES 9th & 10th —Winter Break
-2:30PM—RICA “Rite of Election” - meeting with Bishop at the Cathedral in Syracuse
HOLY FAMILY
Sunday (Feb. 7) -6:30-8:00PM - NO CLASSES Grades 9th & 10th
-6:30-8:00PM— NO EDGE Grades 7th & 8th Tuesday (Feb. 9) -1:55-2:55PM—Faith Formation Grades 1-3
Wednesday (Feb. 10) -1:55-2:55PM—Faith Formation Grades 4-6 -7:00PM Mass—Ashes distributed during mass. Thursday (Feb. 11) -6:00PM—24 Hour Adoration in Sacristy
Sunday (Feb. 14) NO CLASSES 9th & 10th —Winter Break
LE MOYNE COLLEGE - C.Y.O. SCHOL-ARSHIPS FOR 2016 GRADUATING SENIORS Interested in attending Le Moyne College. Each Year Le Moyne College awards eight $4,000 Scholarships to prospec-
tive Le Moyne students living in the Diocese of Syracuse (includes Oneida and Madison Counties) who demonstrated Christian values through contributions to their school, parish & community. Please contact Mary LaForest @ 829-3295 for application, ASAP, Mailing Deadline is Feb 15th.
Family Perspective: In today’s gospel Jesus asked Simon to start by “going a short distance.” later he asked Simon to “go into deeper water.” The first step toward reconciliation is usually a “short distance” which gives us the courage to go further “into deeper water.” Reconciliation starts with the first short step!
ALTAR CARE: Margaret Lamb Band #2 is in charge of Altar Care for the month of February at St. Helena’s. This week Sue Moran is in charge of Altar Care at Holy Family.
ECUMENCIAL FOOD PANTRY @ Holy Family Food Distribution dates and times for this month of February are as follows: Regular Food Distribution: Monday, February 15th—5:00-6:30PM Friday, February 19th– 9:30-11:00AM
Fresh Food Distribution: Thursday, February 25th– 3:00PM
Search: Holy Family Food Pantry Holy Family Church Parish Center 4343 Peterboro Street Vernon, NY 13476
Anniversaries wishes go out to the follow-ing couples for the month of February: Evan & Kathy DuChene (SH), Paul & Libby
Haley (SH) and Gary & Sue Craft (HF)
This Wednesday, February 10th is Ash Wednesday. Masses at both churches will be as follows with ashes distributed during mass:
St. Helena 9:00 AM Lector (SH) - John McInerney
Holy Family 7:00 PM Lector (HF) - Ken Brewer
STATIONS & BENEDICTION—Fridays, Feb. 12, 19, 26 & Mar. 4, 11, 18
@ St. Helena 7PM
Oneida Country Habitat for Humanity ReStore has a new location & NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THE DAILY OPERA-TIONS. The ReStore has moved to 494 French Rd, Utica (old Trains & Hobbies Store). For more info contact:
NEWLY BAPTIZED at St. Helena’s Parish : Hudson Dale Bennett, son of Sean Bennett and Brooke (Cavanagh) Bennett. Congratulations to the Bennett & Cavanagh Families!
Memorial donation was made to Holy Family in memory of Alex Janowski by: Carol McKinzie
Confession at Holy Family will be Saturday, February 20th @ 1PM.
St. Helena’s Funeral Reception Committee: This outreach ministry has been very successful, provid-ing a light luncheon for family and friends to gather after a loved ones funeral in the Parish Hall. Many parishioners have volunteered their time and talent
and many others have asked what they can do to help. If you are interested in volunteering, pick up a survey/sign-up form located at the exits of the church. Check whatever way you are able to help out. The Committee will rotate volunteers so no one will be called upon for eve-ry reception. Drop the completed form in the baskets at the exits of the church or send to St. Helena’s Rectory Office. For questions contact Nancy Carroll @ 363-0432 or Joan Eggleston @ 363-5426.
‘SOUPER BOWL OF CARING” The 9th grad-ers from both parishes, will be collecting do-nations after all masses this weekend, “Super Bowl” weekend. Proceeds go to help tackle hunger in our area. We are grateful for your generous response in the past! Thank You for transforming the time around the Big Game
into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving.
How to Organize Your Life’s Paper-
work in One Binder – All are welcome to this FREE SEMINAR. Bring a friend & I’ll bring the Coffee and Donuts, learn how to organize your important papers and simplify your life. Seminar date is:
Holy Family Parish Center, Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 10:00-11:00AM Presenter: Dawn Andrews
For questions and head count of attendees
Please contact Dawn @ 225-6581 or email: [email protected]
First Penance Celebration will be Saturday, February 13th at Holy Family Church @ 10:00AM. The 9th graders from both parishes will be baking for and help-ing with the reception that follows. Please keep our families in your prayers. Thank You.
UPDATE ! And A HUGE THANK YOU “COME IN OUT OF THE RAIN” The Holy Family Secular Franciscan
Fraternity of Vernon are thankful for your gen-erous response to their outreach program. Through your kind-ness they were able to provide to 2 different shelters! The Friars in downtown NYC and The Emmaus Ministry, Syracuse (for local neighbors without homes). Your gener-ous gift of over 200 Sweatshirts & Hoodies, and 2 Large Bags of Socks, plus $35 for subway tokens, provided warmth and shelter from the cold to many of our brothers and sisters. Thank You so very much!!
The Holy Family Secular Franciscans recent-ly elected new servants to help lead the fraterni-ty. Each office is elected to follow Jesus Christ in the manner of St. Francis & St. Clare. The fraternity meets on the 1st Saturday of the
month December thru March at noon. Gatherings start with meal, prayers, and then business portion. We are studying and discussing Pope Francis encyclical on the environment. Please feel free to join us at any gathering or call 829-2735 with questions. Congratulations to the new servants of God: Minister—Carol Beecher, Verona; Vice Minster – Shirley Witchley, Sher r ill; Secretary– Cindy Dutcher, Utica; Treasure– DeLores Faulkner, Vernon Ctr .; Formation Director—Mary Walker, Verona.
The famous weather-predicting groundhog came out Tuesday morning at Gobbler's Knob in Punsxutawney, Pennsylvania, and did not see his shadow -- which means an early spring.
Really! This is Central NY - I wouldn’t put those shovels away just yet.
LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRY
At Holy Family
Join us this Friday, February 12th
and every
Friday during Lent (except Mar. 26th
) for
our delicious Fish Fry Dinner. From 4:00-
6:30PM or un!l sold out in the Floyd
Booth Parish Center. Fresh Fish Fry with
baked potato, full Salad Bar, bread, choice of
beverage Cost: Eat-in $9.00, Take-out $8.00 by
calling in advance to 829-2820. Outstanding service,
warm, friendly atmosphere. Great place to meet
family and bring a friend! All are welcomed!
Bake Sales will be available each week
during the Fish Fry and all proceeds
benefit the gradua!ng seniors and Holy
Family Secular Franciscans.
Volunteers are needed from either
parish! If you would like to volunteer
your !me to help in any way, sign-up sheets are at
the entrances of each church or contact Thomas
Wingert @ 361-4074 or 729-7796 cell.
THERE WILL BE A BRIEF MEETING AFTER THE 8:45
MASS ON SUNDAY, FEB. 7Th
, all volunteers are
welcome to a"end.
FOOD PANTRY NEWS: In 2015 The Holy Family Food Pantry provided for 713 Families, 1,972 Individuals, and 37,596 Meals. The Fresh Food Produce Program supplied fresh food and produce to 1,218 Families, 3,082 Individ-uals, and 27,738 Meals. These are very valu-able and pertinent outreach programs and without our volunteers and community support and generosity we would not be able to provide for those in need. Thank You Very Much.
On Saturday, January 30th, St. Helena’s 10th Graders & their catechist, Mrs. Julie Martin, baked & frosted
brownies for Hope House. The brownies were a nice addition to their meals on Sunday, January 31st. GREAT JOB!
SOCIAL HOUR will be held on Sunday, February 14th., at Holy Family in the parish center after 8:45 Mass . All Are Welcome!!
2015 Tax statements will be mailed out soon for those parishioners who receive envelope packets from Cathedral Corp.
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